"Transactions involving rolling stock owned by the Railways and thereafter transferred to IRFC for consideration constituted sales. Transactions in which the Railways procured rolling stock
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"Search and recovery from a bag, brief case, container etc., does not come within the ambit of Section 50 of the N.D.P.S. Act, because firstly,
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Kerala High Court, in a significant ruling dated October 6, 2026, held that an accused cannot be held liable for the breach of a protection order under Section
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"It is a settled position of law that if a probationer is confirmed at the end of the period of probation, he is entitled to
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"A Will, by its very nature, may alter the course of normal succession. What is necessary is evidence showing that the testamentary intention was displaced
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"Except cases falling under 'no notice, no opportunity and no hearing' categories, the complaint of violation of procedure should be examined 'from the point of view
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"Section 106 does not shift the primary burden of proof to the accused and cannot be invoked to fill fundamental gaps in the prosecution case." High
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"Article 22(2) of the Constitution and Section 58 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 prescribe the maximum period for which a person arrested
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"The requirement of notice under Section 35(3) of the BNSS would not apply to an arrest by an empowered officer of customs under Section 104
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"The court must examine each case on the basis of its individual factual matrix. Not all cases alleging sexual misconduct in matrimonial FIRs are false and
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"It is not in dispute that after the eviction order, till the actual delivery of the possession to the landlords, the tenant is required to pay mesne
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"In making any appointment, the mandate of Section 5 was required to be followed by petitioner No. 2 and prior NOC/approval was required to be
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"The organizing and/or conducting of book fair by the Guild is, therefore, not a ‘public function’... [and] while conducting and/or organizing, the book fair, does
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"Before an accused can be held to be guilty under Section 308 IPC, it is necessary to arrive at a finding that the ingredients thereof,
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"A mandatory injury-report condition places the victim in an impermissible dilemma: either submit to the particular examination or lose the financial assistance intended for her
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"The law on clubbing of FIRs and transferring them to a Special Court for a common trial in offences registered under a similar scheme floated by a
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"The core substratum of the prosecution case across all declarations, that appellant Krishna Kumar @ Kumbh Karan inflicted the fatal dagger/gupti blow into the abdomen of deceased
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"The limited nature of the jurisdiction under Section 28 requires greater adherence to the statutory procedure; it does not dilute such requirement." Allahabad High Court
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"The principle underlying Section 13 is that a Civil Court cannot assume jurisdiction over a matter, which the statute has expressly entrusted to the authorities
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"The District Commission was duty bound to send the laptop to competent authority or the person by getting the expert opinion before recording such finding."
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"If the appellants are not permitted to assail such finding in the appellate proceedings, the same shall come in their way, if an independent proceeding is
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"The power of the constitutional Courts to exercise judicial review, though deferential in election matters, cannot be said to be wholly negated when the discharge of
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"Thus, for applicability of Section 3(2)(va) of SC & ST Act, the offence committed must be the one specified in the Schedule. Offences punishable under Sections 420
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Supreme Court held that an accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 is entitled to regular bail where he has undergone nearly
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"The circumstances of the case including the nature of the offence and the character of the offender should be the reigning factor in deciding as
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"The grant of Samman Nidhi discharges an obligation of gratitude that has its source in the Constitution itself. That obligation is one of recognition, not compensation.
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"Considering the circumstances on record, in our view, the appellants are entitled to the relief claimed under Section 482 of the BNSS." Supreme Court, in an
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"While party autonomy is the heart and soul of arbitration law, the question whether a party is bound to proceed for arbitration before the forum where the
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"The absence of an appeal by the accused-respondent does not, by itself, denude this Court of its appellate jurisdiction. In exercise of powers under Section
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"Section 161 CrPC statements, obviously, cannot be relied on at the trial, but definitely could be gone into at the time of cognizance, since that
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"If the final electoral roll prepared by the Election Commission of India upon completion of the SIR is published before the date of notification of
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"If the ground on which reassessment is found to be initiated is untenable, then there is no question of any other ground coming forth in
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"Times without number, this Court and several High Courts have on the constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal, even allowed orders made under Section 9, to
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"The safety and dignity of the medical professional are consequently not matters of personal privilege. They are the safeguards which serve the larger public interest
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"However, what is expected of the Authorities insofar as effective implementation of recovery of fine etc. is concerned is to freeze the online services
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"In the circumstances, we find that the ends of justice would be met if we reserve liberty to the petitioners herein... to seek clubbing of
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"Suffice it to state that the appellant has undergone incarceration for more than two years and we have been informed that only 07 out
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"Reference to the subject matter being in a mixed residential zone, either in fact or in law, cannot be treated as effacing the effect of
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"The act of demanding a bribe is a pure criminal act, not connected with official functions and not relatable to or having any linkage with
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"Insofar as the present case is concerned, the maximum punishment that could be imposed if at all the appellant is convicted of the charges is
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"Transactions involving rolling stock owned by the Railways and thereafter transferred to IRFC for consideration constituted sales. Transactions in which the Railways procured rolling stock
read more
"Search and recovery from a bag, brief case, container etc., does not come within the ambit of Section 50 of the N.D.P.S. Act, because firstly,
read more
Kerala High Court, in a significant ruling dated October 6, 2026, held that an accused cannot be held liable for the breach of a protection order under Section
read more
"It is a settled position of law that if a probationer is confirmed at the end of the period of probation, he is entitled to
read more
"A Will, by its very nature, may alter the course of normal succession. What is necessary is evidence showing that the testamentary intention was displaced
read more
"Except cases falling under 'no notice, no opportunity and no hearing' categories, the complaint of violation of procedure should be examined 'from the point of view
read more
"Section 106 does not shift the primary burden of proof to the accused and cannot be invoked to fill fundamental gaps in the prosecution case." High
read more
"Article 22(2) of the Constitution and Section 58 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 prescribe the maximum period for which a person arrested
read more
"The requirement of notice under Section 35(3) of the BNSS would not apply to an arrest by an empowered officer of customs under Section 104
read more
"The court must examine each case on the basis of its individual factual matrix. Not all cases alleging sexual misconduct in matrimonial FIRs are false and
read more
"It is not in dispute that after the eviction order, till the actual delivery of the possession to the landlords, the tenant is required to pay mesne
read more
"In making any appointment, the mandate of Section 5 was required to be followed by petitioner No. 2 and prior NOC/approval was required to be
read more
"The organizing and/or conducting of book fair by the Guild is, therefore, not a ‘public function’... [and] while conducting and/or organizing, the book fair, does
read more
"Before an accused can be held to be guilty under Section 308 IPC, it is necessary to arrive at a finding that the ingredients thereof,
read more
"A mandatory injury-report condition places the victim in an impermissible dilemma: either submit to the particular examination or lose the financial assistance intended for her
read more
"The law on clubbing of FIRs and transferring them to a Special Court for a common trial in offences registered under a similar scheme floated by a
read more
"The core substratum of the prosecution case across all declarations, that appellant Krishna Kumar @ Kumbh Karan inflicted the fatal dagger/gupti blow into the abdomen of deceased
read more
"The limited nature of the jurisdiction under Section 28 requires greater adherence to the statutory procedure; it does not dilute such requirement." Allahabad High Court
read more
"The principle underlying Section 13 is that a Civil Court cannot assume jurisdiction over a matter, which the statute has expressly entrusted to the authorities
read more
"The SEM is also directed to ensure that the principles of natural justice are not violated before passing any order directing furnishing of a bond...
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Repeal of 135-Year-Old Law: Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 Mandates Technology-Neutral Proof for Digital Banking Records
The Indian legal
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The Juvenile Justice system in India has evolved significantly over the years, reflecting the changing societal values and international commitments towards the rights of children. The Juvenile
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Cross-examination is a critical component of the adversarial legal system, particularly in India, where it serves as a powerful tool for truth discovery. The process allows the
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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The introduction of "The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023", "The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023", and "The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023" marks a significant milestone in the Indian legal framework,
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